Download Nissin Di866 Camera Flash User Manual

DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH
Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo
http://www.nissin-japan.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product
Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and refer
to your camera owner’s manual carefully to get a better understanding of
proper operation to enjoy flash photography.
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SIMPLE OPERATION
When attaching Di866 to the camera, the basic flash exposure operation is fully
controlled by the camera. It is the same idea as you use the built-in camera
flash, but it is placed on the hotshoe of the camera instead of built-in.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Nissin Di866 type Canon is designed for Canon digital SLR, with the latest TTL
flash control system, and features Nissin’s original rotating color display easily
guiding its operations.
Di866 provides many advanced flash functions.
Wireless TTL off camera flash technology, high speed shutter synchronization,
frequent repeat-flash system, External Av priority setting, etc. are supported.
It works automatically with Canon ETTL/ ETTL II auto-flash system.
Please note that Di866 type C is not usable with other branded cameras for
TTL operation.
Compatible cameras
Please refer Nissin’s compatibility chart shown in its home page for details.
UNIQUE FUNCTION
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The color display automatically rotates
to keep user easily operate the flash
unit.
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SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
Nomenclature
This safety instructions refer important information to use the product safely
and properly. Please read the following instructions before using the product.
Light diffusing panel
Fill-in reflector
X-terminal
WARNING
USB service port
Flash head/
This sign refers the danger or serious damage.
Wireless transmitter
The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not try to open or repair the flash unit. Return it back
External service
Sub-Flash
to the repair service station or the store you bought it.
Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unit was dropped or broken.
box
Remote/ Slave sensor
Do not shoot the flash directly to the eye at short distance. It may damage the eye.
When taking flash picture, especially toward a baby, it is recommended to keep the flash unit at lease 1
meter (3.3feet) away from the subject.
AF-assist light
Power Pack socket
Wireless sensor
External auto exposure
sensor
Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or to the wall to soften its intensity.
Lock ring
Do not place the flash unit near any flammable gas, chemical or such liquids. It may cause fire or electric
Hotshoe contacts
Mounting foot
shock.
Foot lock pin
Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands or use in the water. The flash unit carries high voltage inside and
it may cause an electric shock.
Do not shoot the flash unit directly to the driver of automobiles or such vehicles.
Do not set the flash window close to the human body and shoot, which may get burned.
Rotating
Place the batteries correctly in position. Placing the batteries in wrong polarity may cause leakage,
display screen
Battery magazine
exothermic heat or explosion.
Multifunction button
CAUTIONS
Set button
This sign refers the damage or defect.
Select button
Do not leave or store the flash unit in the temperature over 40ºC, such like in the automobile.
Select button
The flash unit is not water resistance. Keep the unit away from rain, snow and humidity.
Pilot lamp (Test flash button)
Do not use benzene, thinner or other alcoholic agents to clean the unit.
On/Off switch (System lock button)
Do not use this flash unit with the cameras which is not recommended in this instruction manual, otherwise it
may damage the camera’s circuitry.
Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of time.
Do not have a heavy impact to the flash unit, nor throw it onto a hard surface floor.
Extra
When using the external power pack, read the safety instruction carefully and follow the operation manual.
Flash stand
Soft Case
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battery magazine
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(option)
MENU SCREEN FOR MAIN MODES
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Di866 Flash Mode and Functions - to be set on the flash unit.
Advanced functions are provided in some operation modes –
to be set on the flash unit
… Full Automatic Mode
Advanced
Operation Modes
Functions
… TTL Program Mode
… Manual Setting Mode
… Multi- flash Mode
… Wireless TTL Flash Mode
Sub-Flash
TTL Program Mode
Manual Setting Mode
Manual Zoom
TTL Program Mode
Manual Setting Mode
Slave Function
Manual Setting Mode
F.Stop Setting*1
Manual Setting Mode
ISO setting*2
Manual Setting Mode
*1 Effective on at Universal Slave function in Manual Power operation and when using Di866 with film
… Custom Setting Mode
type camera or with non dedicted camera.
*2 Effective on Universal Slave function, and when using Di866 with film type camera or with non
dedicated camera.
Full Automatic Mode
page 10
Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the most proper exposure.
exposure.
TTL Program Mode
Functions by Camera setting – The flash is automatically
controlled by the camera
page 12
Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera but the flash exposure value can be
exposure value can be compensated.
Manual Setting Mode
FE.
Lock
FE. Lock
page 33
Flash exposure can be locked at the main subject while moving the framing.
page 17
Manual Mode -Selecting the desired manual power on the flash unit,
Av poriority Mode- Selecting the desired f-stop on the flash unit.
Multi-flash Mode
page 23
Multiple lighting exposes the playback photos in one frame of picture.
Wireless TTL Flash Mode
page 25
Placing multiple numbers of flashes (remote flash) off camera and controlling the creative
controlling the creative TTL lighting.
Custom Setting Mode
page 32
Variety of custom settings is available for own default value.
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BASIC OPERATION
Mounting Di866 on the Camera
1. Turn off the power switch of both Di866
Inserting batteries
and the camera
Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries, NiMH batteries.
1. Remove the battery magazine and insert
2. Turn the lock ring of Di866 to loosen it all
the way as shown in the picture.
4 x size AA batteries as shown in the
picture.
2. The battery compartment is specially
3. Slide the mounting foot of Di866 into the
hotshoe of the camera.
designed so that every cell is placed in the
same direction to avoid the confusion in
poor light condition.
x4
3. +/- symbol is clearly marked at the battery
compartment.
4. Turn the lock ring to opposite direction
4. Place the battery magazine back into the
5. Lock pin comes out to hook the foot at the
and tighten it.
body.
hotshoe for sure contact.
When the recycle time becomes longer
than 20 sec., replace the batteries with the
fresh ones or recharge the batteries
(rechargeable batteries).
Removing Di866 from the Camera
Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di866 off the hotshoe of
the camera. Make sure to turn the lock ring all the way to completely clear
the lock pin off the hooking slot on the hotshoe.
! NOTE
It is recommended to use all 4 batteries in same brand and type, and
Turn on the flash unit
replace them all at the same time.
Press the on/off switch. Screen A appears, and the mode A is set.
Wrong insertion of each cell would not make electric contact.
The pilot lamp blinks red showing the unit is charging.
In a few seconds, the pilot lamp turns green.
The display screen automatically turns off in about 30sec. after the setting
job is terminated.
For a test-flash, press the pilot lamp.
To turn off the flash unit manually, press the on/off switch and hold it for 2
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seconds.
Di866 has energy saving double power off function.
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SETTING THE MODE AND THE FUNCTION
The power is automatically turned off (to stand-by mode), in about 30 sec.
Full Automatic Flash Control
of idle use on the camera or after the last setting job. To save the battery
energy, you can select the display-off setting from the custom setting. In
this case, the display screen turns off in about 8 sec. of idle use.
The modes to be set on the camera:
(Full Auto),
While Di866 is in the stand-by mode, display screen turns off and the pilot
lamp blinks every 2 seconds showing the flash unit is in stand-by mode.
To turn on Di866 again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway or
press any button of the flash unit.
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Av
(Program), Tv (Shutter priority),
(Aperture priority),
Portrait,
(Manual),
Landscape,
A-DEP
Automatic depth-of-field,
Close-up,
Sports,
Night Portrait.
2.
In case Di866 is not in use over 30 minutes, the unit is completely turned
off and shut out the current leakage from the batteries.
In all those camera’s modes listed above, Di866 will automatically
and fully work in ETTL automatic flash control system.
To turn on Di866 again, take the first step of turning the flash unit on.
Set Di866 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on.
In case of using Di866 in off-camera-use mode (Wireless TTL flash-slave,
Display screen automatically shows A, the Full Automatic
Universal Slave function), it is recommended to change the turn off timer
Mode.
at the Custom setting....ref. page 32 .
Di866 is now set for the camera’s automatic flash control
The mode and the value set on the flash unit before turning off is
system.
memorized and returns in the same condition when switch it on again.
Press the on/off switch once again to lock this condition on
your flash. (Press it again to release the lock)
All the jobs required for this mode is completed.
When the pilot lamp turns green, press the shutter button of your camera
halfway to focus the subject.
Shutter speed, aperture and flash mark (
) are shown in camera’s view finder
and the display panel of the camera.
Press the shutter, and Di866 is fired. The result is immediately shown on the
camera’s LCD monitor.
Flash power is automatically controlled by the camera and the most proper
exposure is obtained on your picture.
When you change the focal length of your camera lens, Di866 responds without
delay and set its light source for the proper illumination angle.
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The lens focal length you set is shown in the display screen of the flash unit.
The flash illumination coverage of Di866 responds to the lens focal length of
24mm to 105mm (full size format/film camera standard).
TTL Flash Exposure Value Compensation
With the latest TTL flash control system, the flash power level is always
automatically controlled by the camera for the most appropriate exposure. You
can soften or weaken the flash light, or give more light to the subject without
Set the camera’s mode, select the focal length and take pictures with
Di866 on your camera.
Di866 is a supplement to help you taking a creative and live picture. While
you are taking pictures in Full Automatic mode, almost all jobs are
changing the environmental or background exposure effect
Di866 can make it possibly quicker for each shot at respective occasion of flash
picture.
The modes to be set on camera:
automatically done by the camera and you just manually control the
camera only.
(Full Auto),
Av
Mode
Shutter Speed
Aperture Setting
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Av
Automatic
Manual
Manual
shutter speed can be set.
Any available
f-stop can be set.
Any shutter speed /
f-stop combination can be set.
(Aperture priority),
Portrait,
(Manual),
Landscape,
A-DEP
Automatic depth-of-field,
Close-up,
Sports,
Night Portrait.
Automatic
Any available
Tv
Manual
Control on the camera
(Program), Tv (Shutter priority),
In all those camera’s modes listed above, Di866 will automatically
and fully work in ETTL automatic flash control system.
Set Di866 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on.
Display screen shows A. Press set
Set
and the display turns to the screen
of 6 icons.
Select TTL by select button
and set
Set
. Or the
display returns back to the A mode screen in about 8
seconds.
The TTL flash exposure compensation value 0.0Ev is
shown as a default setting.
TTL flash exposure compensation is provided in 19 steps
by 0.3Ev increment from -3.0・・・0・・・to +3.0Ev.
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Select
and set
the compensation value you desire
Set
.
To keep this value on your flash, press on/off switch to lock.
(Press it again to release the lock)
Take a picture and the aimed subject is shown with required
lighting effect by keeping the exposure level of background
as originally expected.
On some cameras, the TTL flash exposure compensation can be set on the
camera.
When the flash exposure compensation is set on the flash unit, this value is
to be counted in addition to the compensation value you set on the camera.
ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING
An ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING enables you to enjoy creative flash
photography.
For advanced flash photography, the following two functions can be set on your
flash.
Sub Flash Function
Di866 provides an extra small flash below the main flash. This small flash gives
a fill-in light while bouncing the main flash. Bouncing the light may shadow the
underside of face, and this fill-in flash brightens up the shadow.
The display screen of the flash unit however shows the exposure
compensation value set on the flash unit only.
On the TTL function screen, press the set button
Set
for 2 sec.
TTL Advance page appears.
Set the camera’s mode, select the flash exposure compensation value and
take pictures.
Almost all jobs are automatically done by the camera with such
compensation of the flash exposure value and you just manually control
the camera only.
Select
and set
Subflash and continuously select
Set
the power
or wait for 8 seconds to returns to the TTL
function screen.
The following 6 powers are prepared in accordance with the
photographic situation.
Subflash power
Guide No. at ISO100
1/1 (Full power)
12
1/2
8.5
1/4
6
1/8
4
1/16
3
1/32
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This subflash function is available
only at bounce photography, and
the mark SUB appears when
tilting the flash head. When the
flash head is set at the normal
position, this mark disappears.
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Hi-Speed Sync
Manual Zoom Setting
The flash of Di866 can be set for camera with higher shutter speeds up to
The reflector position of Di866 can be set manually.
To get an illumination area different from the picture frame either wider or
1/8000 second.
On the TTL function screen, press the
narrower field, manual zoom setting makes a sense. When using Di866 with
non-dedicated camera or traditional film type camera, the reflector position of
Select ‘Hi-Speed’ by
Manual Zoom Setting.
Set
Press the
for 2 sec.
Set
M.Zoom and continuously select
Set
button.
button or wait for 8 sec to return to the TTL function
screen.
TTL Advance page appears.
set
button.
Select ‘On’ for High-Speed Sync by
On the TTL function screen, press the set button
button
TTL Advance page appears.
Di866 does not respond to the camera lens movement. In this case, use this
Select
Set
for 2 sec.
A symbol H appears at the upper right hand corner for High-Speed Sync
on and
or wait for 8 seconds to returns to the TTL function
Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB)
screen.
Di866 supports exposure bracketing function at every 0.3Ev increment within
the range of
2nd (rear) curtain synchronization
3Ev. You will get 3 continuous flash pictures in different
exposure effects on each frame. Set the camera shutter for drive mode and
number of picture frame is to be set on the camera. Refer the camera owner’s
Flash usually synchronizes to the camera shutter when it opens
manual for details.
(1st curtain sync.). For the slow shutter photography, Di866 can
be set the flash timing just before the shutter closes (2nd curtain
On the TTL function screen, press the
sync.). By using this function, a moving subject is imaged with
such moving marks behind. Refer the camera owner’s manual for
Select ‘Bracketing’ by
details.
On the TTL function screen, press the
button for 2 sec.
Select
button.
‘2nd’ for 2nd Curtain Sync by
K
button.
Select your favorite EV step from
TTL Advance page appears.
Select ‘Curtain’ by
button for 2 sec.
button.
Select ‘On’ for Bracketing by
Set
Set
TTL Advance page appears.
0.3 to
3 for
Bracketing by
Set
button.
Press the
button or wait for 8 sec to return to the TTL function screen.
A ‘BKT1’ symbol appears at the upper right hand corner for Bracketing.
button.
Press the Set button or wait for 8 sec to return to the TTL
Remark:
function screen.
IMAGE ZONE (
A symbol ‘>>>’ appears at the upper right hand corner for 2nd
Portrait,
Landscape,
Close-up,
Sports,
Night Portrait) When setting the camera mode to any of those image
Curtain Sync, while no symbol appears for normal flash sync. (1st
zone, Di866 is automatically set at TTL-AUTO function mode. In this
curtain)
mode, TTL exposure level compensation can not be adjusted. All other
advance functions are available.
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Manual Power Opertion
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As for the non-dedicated or traditional type film
cameras, the film speed (ISO) information is not
The mode to be set on the camera:
or
transferred from the camera.
v
Flash Power can be adjusted manually at option. The photographer can set his
desired exposure manually by the most appropriate power in combination with
the aperture value set on the camera. 22 different power, from full power to
1/128 power, by every 1/3 stops are available.
Set the camera mode, to
or
In this case, the film speed (ISO) is to be set on the
flash unit to indicate the camera-subject distance.
Move cursor
to ISO line at Advanced function page
and continuously select
Press the set
Set
the ISO value to which you set camera.
button.
or wait for 8sec. to return to M function screen.
v on your camera.
Set the mode of Di866. From the 6 icons screen, select
M/Av and set
Set
.
Select
M and set
Select
your desired power and set
Set
.
Set .
The camera-subject distance for the most proper exposure
is determined by the film speed (ISO) and the F stop set
on the camera.
This distance is shown in the Manual function screen.
The film speed information (ISO) is automatically
transferred from the camera.
The F. stop you set on the camera is to be set maunally on
the flash unit, too.
To get the camera-subject distance on the display screen,
9.0
F. Stop setting is required.
Press set
Set
for 2 seconds, the screen goes to the
Advanced Function page.
Move cursor
to F.Stop line and continuously select
the same F.Stop number you set on your camera.
Press on/off switch to lock the value. (Press it again to
release the lock)
The distance is automatically followed by changing the focal length and ISO
sensitivity level on the camera, or selecting the other power level.
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Setting of Master and Slave flash:
ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING
Setting Master flash:
The master flash to be set is one unit only.
Advanced custom setting is prepared in this mode.
.
Sub Flash Function
page 14
Manual Zoom Setting
page 15
Universal Slave Function
page 19
Place the master flash on the
camera and switch it on, and set to
Manual function mode or set to the
camera’s built-in flash on. Make
sure which mode you chose, digital
Di866 has a universal wireless remote flash system as a slave unit.
pre-flash flash system or analogue flash system.
You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiple lightings from the
Setting Slave flash Di866:
various directions. 2 slave modes are provided in accordance with the flash
Multiple numbers of flashes can be set. Switch
system of the master flash.
Di866 on and select the appropriate slave
Slave Digital (SD) for digital pre-flash system and Slave Film (SF) for an
system, either SD or SF.
analogue flash system are available.
When flash is set to the slave function, the red
LED starts blinking every 2 seconds showing the
SD: In this mode Di866 synchronizes to pre-flash system. The master flash is to
slave function is in order. Make sure the mode
be set at TTL/ETTL II mode.
you set, SD or SF which should couple with the master
SF: In this mode Di866 synchronizes to the traditional single flash system. The
flash system.
master flash is to be set at manual mode. Studio strobe lighting system
Set slave flash at any place and direct the flash head as you
synchronizes to this mode. This mode also responds to open flash and to
desire. Slave sensor in the slave flash is facing to the camera or
traditional type flash unit in the market.
to the master flash.
Use the included flash stand. Place Di866 on to the flash stand
How to find SD or SF?
which can be placed either on a flat place or on the tripod by the
Select SD on your slave flash and release your camera’s shutter to flash your
screw.
master flash. The slave flash flashes if the Master flash is SD, and does not
flash if the Master flash is SF. If your slave flash is set at SF, it flashes against
! NOTE
both of SF and SD flash system.
Metal type accessory shoe is not recommended since it may give electric damage on
the electrical contact of the flash hotshoe.
To set Di866 to the salve function mode, move cursor
to Slave line at Advanced function page and
continuously select
When setting Di866 to the slave function, the zoom setting system is
automatically set for the Manual Zoom at 24mm position. The
zooming position can be selected manually to any other position
available.In this mode, the auto-off timer is recommended to set at
60min. or be cancelled (off). The sensing angle of the slave sensor is
100 approx.
SD or SF in accordance with the
system of the master flash you set.
Press the set
Set
button or wait for 8 sec. to return to M
function screen.
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In this case, reset this F. Stop on you camera.
Av. Mode Operation
The mode to be set on the camera:
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As for the traditional type film cameras, no ISO information or F. Stop
or
information is transferred by the camera. In this case, set ISO value at the
v
Advanced function page of Di866.
The flash light is automatically controlled by the photo sensor built-in the flash
ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING
unit instead of TTL metering. Select your desired F. Stop on Di866 and set this
F. Stop on your camera. The intensity of flash light is automatically controlled
for the most proper exposure within the certain area of distance.
Set the camera mode, to M or Av on your camera.
Set the mode on Di866. From the 6 icons screen, select
M/Av and set
Select
Set
Av and set
.
Set
.
Advanced custom setting is prepared in this mode.
.
Sub Flash Function
page 14
Manual Zoom Setting
page 15
Universal Slave Function
page 19
In additional to the Manual power mode, the universal slave function
F. Stop is displayed in the screen in accordance with the
supports Av operation mode.
ISO setting on the camera.
Setting Slave flash: Select the slave mode SD or SF and set the
Select
your desired F. Stop and set
Set
on the flash
desired F.stop and ISO speed on the Slave flash. As for setting
unit.
Master flash, follow to the instruction manual in the Universal slave
Press on/off switch to lock the value. (Press it again to
page at Manual power operation --- Page 20.
release the lock)
Set the same F. Stop on your camera.
The display screen shows the F. Stop selected, the
camera-subject maximum distance for the proper
exposure and the focal length set on the camera.
The flash light is automatically controlled within the
distance area. The shortest distance for the proper
exposure is approximately 1.0m(3ft.) from the camera to the subject.
The distance varies by changing the focal length and F. Stop set on Di866.
This Av. mode of Di866 is not coupled with camera’s aperture setting. The
aperture setting on the flash unit is not controlled by the camera.
When changing the ISO setting on the camera, the F. Stop of the flash unit
is automatically reset for such corresponding ISO value.
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Multiple Flash Mode (Repeat flash/Stroboscopic flash)
The use of tripod is recommended
for this flash mode.
! NOTE
The mode to be set on the camera:
Repeating the flash illumination on the subject freezes the sequence of motion
in one frame of picture.
The shutter speed to be set on the camera is calculated in the following
Number of flashes ÷ Frequency ＝ Shutter Speed
In this mode, the power level, frequency and the number of flashes are to be
Example : To get 20 flashes at 10Hz
set on the flash unit in advance.
The shutter speed to be set on the camera is 2 sec. or longer.
Shutter for bulb setting is also available.
Power Ratio:
Uncontrolled manual power is provided in 5 steps, from 1/8 to 1/128 power.
Frequency :
20÷10＝2
Guide Table for the number of flashes
Hz
1
2
3
4
5
6-7
10
11
Flash Times :
1/8
14
14
12
10
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
1 time to 90 times can be set.
1/16
30
30
30
20
20
20
10
8
8
8
8
8
8
1/32
60
60
50
40
30
25
20
12
12
12
12
12
12
1/64
90
90
80
70
50
35
25
20
20
20
20
20
20
1/128
90
90
80
70
50
35
25
20
20
20
20
20
20
1 Hz to 90 Hz frequency can be set.
Power
Set the camera mode to M on your camera.
Set the shutter speed on your camera in accordance with the guide table in
the next page.
Set the mode on Di866. From the 6 icons screen, select
and set
Set .
Value setting screen is appeared with the default values
preset as shown.
In this mode, the reflector zooming function is
automatically set for option. Either Auto zoom or Manual
zoom setting is selectable.
Select
the function and choose
the desired value
one by one.
Press on/off switch to lock this condition.
Or press set
Set
or wait for 8 sec. to return the multi flash
8-9
12-14 15-19 20-50 51-90
! Caution
When using an external power pack, you may take continuous frames of
multi-exposure pictures. Do not repeat multiple flash more than 10
continuous frames.
Take an interval of 10 to 15 minutes between shots. Flash source may be
heated up and may cause serious damage to the flash unit.
Please note that the basic operation is however controlled by the main
batteries(battery magazine) in the flash unit and when the main batteries
are exhausted, flash control system does not work. Replace the batteries
when recycle time becomes longer than 20 seconds by main batteries only.
- ref. External Power Pack (page 35)
function screen.
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Remote flash
Wireless Remote Flash Mode
The mode to be set on the camera:
Portrait,
Landscape,
Close-up,
Sports,
Night Portrait
There is no limit of the numbers of remote flash to set in one time.
It is however recommended to set maximum 3pcs in one group, as it may
cause interference between flashes depending on the photographic conditions.
Di866 provides two possibilities of off camera wireless remote flash system.
This page explains Wireless Remote flash system. (The other system,
universal slave flash system, is prepared at M and Av. mode - Ref. page 19/ 22)
The flash unit placed on the camera, connected by TTL off-camera flash cord is
called “Master flash”. The master flash to be set is one unit only.
The flash unit placed off the camera is called “Remote Flash” (Canon calls it
‘’Slave’’). Multiple number of flashes can be set and controlled in 3 different
groups (A, B and C group). 4 channels are prepared for signal transmission
between the Master flash and the Remote flash.
Wireless TTL Flash Pairing Chart
Remote flash
Group Setting
Canon 580Ex
A
Canon 580Ex
A:B
A:B C
A B C
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Nissin Di866
Canon 420Ex
Nissin Di866
When setting Di866 to Remote flash, it is recommended to cancel the auto-off
setting or set it to 60 minutes at the Custom Settings - Ref. page 32.
Refer your flash instruction manual for this function, which may differ according
to the flash model.
At Remote flash mode, Di866 is set automatically for manual zoom setting and its
reflector position is set for 24mm to cover the wider range of illumination. It is
possible to set the desired flash coverage angle manually by select button
.
Available combination of flash models and cameras
Master flash
Use flash stand to set the Remote flash. The stand provides the flash shoe and
can stay either on the flat surface, or be placed on the tripod or light stand by
the screw provided at the bottom.
(Wireless TTL ONLY)
Canon 430Ex
Canon 430EX
Canon 580EX
Canon 580EX
Place the Remote flash in consideration to;
1.The slave flash does not shoot its light directly into the camera lens.
2.The wireless flash sensor of the Remote flash is not blocked.
3.The remote flash is usually not placed behind the master flash.
4.In the daylight synchronization, the sensor of remote flash could be
saturated by sunlight and its responsibility will extremely be reduced. In this
case, the wireless TTL function may not result in success. Making a shade
to cover the sensor of remote flash is one of the ideas to help the situation.
Where is the Remote flash sensor?
Remote flash sensor is provided behind the front panel of Di866 at the
name of Nissin DIGITAL. The sensor’s sensing angle to respond to the
incoming light is about 100 degree.
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Single Group Slave Flash (Group A Setting)
Setting the Master flash
1. Navigate the cursor to Group A
The modes available on the Master flash are TTL and M mode.
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash mode and select mode: TTL or M
The master flash sets the signal transmission channel, flash reflector zooming
position, flash mode of the master flash itself and flash mode and value
adjustment of the Remote flash at A, B and C respectively.
Selecting TTL
1. Navigate the cursor to the Value Adjustment and set the EV
In the main page
Select
compensation level.
Wireless mode.
2. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
3. Select TTL or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode
In the Wireless page
Select
4. When TTL mode selected, move the cursor to the Value Adjustment and
Master mode.
set the EV compensation level.
5. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
In the Master page
6. Select TTL or --- (FLASH OFF) in the Flash Mode.
Netvigate the cursor and adjust the value according to the
7. When TTL mode selected, Navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment
instruction at the bottom bar.
and set the power ratio.
Cursor Netvigation
Value Adjust
Selecting M
Channel Select
Select Channel: Ch1, Ch2, Ch3 & Ch4
Zoom Select
1.
Navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment and set the power ratio
2.
Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
3.
Select M or --- (FLASH OFF) in the Flash Mode.
4.
When M mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment
and set the power ratio.
Select Zoom Mode: Auto, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm,
70mm, 85mm, 105mm
Note: When setting --- (FLASH OFF) mode, the master flash may flash when
shutter released. This flash is however the monitoring flash (pre-flash) before the
Group Setting
Value Adjustment
Group
Ev compensation at TTL mode
M = Master Flash
Multiple Group Slave Flash (Group B & C Setting)
(-0.3Ev to +3.0Ev)
A = Group A
Group A MUST be set, in order to adding Group B
Power Ratio at M mode
B = Group B
C = Group C
camera’s shutter opens and is not be exposed in the actual picture.
(1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16,
Flash Mode
1/32, 1/64, 1/128)
TTL = TTL Mode
M = Manual Mode
--- = Flash off
Adding Group B
When TTL mode selected in Group A　1.
Navigate the cursor to GROUP B, and select TTL in the operation mode
box.
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2.
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Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the power level ratio
4.
Select M or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.
between Group A and Group B.
5.
When M mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment
^The power level ratio can be selected from 13 different combinations, such
and set the power ratio.
as A:B = 8:1 – 5.6:1 – 4:1 – 2.8:1 – 2:1 – 1.4:1 – 1:1 – 1:1.4 – 1:2 – 1:2.8 –
^This 3 group slave flash technology is recommended to shade off or remove the
1:4 – 1:5.6 and 1:8
shadow behind subject which may be caused by the lighting produced by Group
3.
Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
A and/or B.
4.
Select TTL or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.
5.
When TTL mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment and
set the EV Compensation.
SETTING THE REMOTE FLASH
When M mode selected in Group A
Group A
1. Navigate the cursor to GROUP B, and select M in the operation mode box.
Group B
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the power ratio
3. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
4. Select M or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.
5. When M mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment
and set the power ratio..
Master Flash
Adding Group C
Group A & B (A:B) MUST be set, in order to adding Group C.
^The group C is independently set out from the power ratio combination.
When TTL Mode selected in Group A & B:
Group C
1. Navigate the cursor to GROUP C, and select TTL in the Flash Mode.
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the EV compensation.
3.
Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
4.
Select TTL or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.
5.
When TTL mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment and
set the EV Compensation.
When M Mode selected in Group A & B:
1.
Navigate the cursor to GROUP C, and select M in the Flash Adjustment.
2.
Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the power ratio.
3.
Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
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CREATIVE FLASH LIGHTING:
Set Master flash.
Set Slave flash/ flashes.
Make sure the channel and its group setting are correct.
Attach the Master flash to the camera and place the Slave flash/ flashes at any
desirable place within the system operation area, which is approximately 7 to
10 meters between the Master and Slave flash/ flashes depending on the
setting condition.
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Setting the Remote flash
Custom settings
Channel, Group and the flash reflector zooming position are to be set on the
Remote flash.
TTL and Manual mode is available on Remote Flash, which can however only
be set by the Master flash.
From the 6 icons screen, select
Select
R and set
Set .
and set
Set.
AF assist light starts blinking
every 2 seconds showing Di866 stands by in Remote
Flash mode .
Select
the line channel and set
the channel. 4
channels are available from 1 to 4.
Select
the line Group and set
the group.
3 groups are available from A to C.
Select
the line Zoom and set
zooming position.
When setting Di866 to the Remote mode, the zoom setting
system is automatically set at 24mm position. The
zooming position can be selected manually to any other
available position.
Press on/off switch to lock this condition. (Press it again to
release the lock).
Or press set
Set
, the screen shows the 6 icons screen
and returns back to Remote setting page. The function and the value remain
recorded as set.
When placing more flashes, repeat the same operation procedures
instructed above.
The group can be chosen freely from A, B or C, but the channel of this
A variety of custom settings enable you to customize your Di866.
From 6 icons, select
Custom setting mode and set
Select
the item to be customized and set
the
value to customize.
7 custom settings are prepared.
My TTL
Set
.
TTL Exposure level custom setting
TTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standard
balance in accordance with Nissin’s standard. If any
adjustment is however required, or if you like to set your
own preferable level, it can be adjusted for about ±3ev. by
every 1/3 steps.
Modeling
Illuminating the subject to find its lighting
efficiency.
A short pulse of flash light released by the test button
illuminates the subjects and monitors the lighting efficiency
on the subject.
Display
Display can be set off if it’s not necessary.
To save battery energy, or imply to avoid the display illumination, the display
screen can be switched off when not in operation. Set it off, and the display
goes off in 8 seconds after the last operation. The display will not be woken
up by the camera’s shutter release. The display can only be woken up by the
operation button of Di866.
bundle of wireless flash system is to be set in one common channel.
The flash mode and the value can not be set on the Remote flash, but they
are set by the Master flash only.
Rotate
Cancel the rotating action and keep the image fixed.
The screen won’t rotate.
ft/meter
For the user who prefers distance indication by feet.
Select ft instead of meter.
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Auto Off
Auto off timing can be selected from 10min. 15min. 30min.
45min. 60min. or off (cancel).
Reset
All those customs setting is reset to the
default value and conditions which are
provided and set at the factory.
OTHER FEATURES
AF assist light emitter
Under the low light condition or in a dark place, AF assist light will automatically
emitt the red colored beam and illuminate the subject so that the camera can
easily focus the subject in darkness.
Fill-in reflector and Light diffusing panel built-in
For short distance or portrait flash photography, the light should not be too
sharp or too strong to the subject. Use fill-in reflector flash or diffuse the light.
Those customized value and conditions are effective on all modes(*) and
memorized even the flash unit is switched off.
To reset the customized value or conditions, select
Reset, choose
“Yes” and set Set . All the memorized data is cancelled and Di866 is reset
to the default value and condition.
Functions by Camera setting
You do not need to set the flash unit for these functions.
FE.
Lock
F.E Lock
Di866 offers this function at A and TTL mode.
Focus the main subject and press < > button
on the camera (or < FEL > button on some
cameras. Exposure value on the main subject is
memorized in the flash. Aim the viewfinder center over the main subject
and release the shutter.
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If the subject is close(within 2 meter), turn the
flash head 90°upward and pull out the fill-in
reflector as shown in the picture.
Take a picture as usual. A blink of fill-in flash
freshens up the subject in natural image.
This small blink of flash is also useful when
taking a picture of baby without scaring him.
Pull out the light diffusing panel and place it
over the flash window as shown in the picture.
The diffusing panel softens the flash light and
creates a lively color effect upon the subject.
Since the light diffusing panel expands the
lighting area, it covers the range of 18mm of
focal length lens.
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Bounce Lighting
USB Service Port
When taking a picture of a baby or small children, do not shoot the flash
straight onto them. Bounce the light off the ceiling or wall so that it won’t scare
them.
When pointing the flash to a subject in front of the wall, it creates an
unexpected sharp shadow on the wall which results in poor picture quality.
Bounce the light off the ceiling or wall to soften the light over the subject, and
the shadow fades out.
Turn the flash head upwards or sideway. The wall or ceiling in this case should
be flat surface and white color is preferable. Colored ceiling or wall may reflect
its color on the subject.
For firmware update service, Di866 provides a USB service port.
Di866 is developed to work with the cameras presently
available in the market and it may need to install updated
firmware to work with the new cameras in the coming future,
or the cameras with updated firmware. In this case, a
software to work with such new version will be available at
Nissin’s homepage to download.
The same USB connector cord included in the camera’s
package can be used commonly.
X terminal
Di866 can be used with non-hotshoe cameras. Some cameras
provide a flash synchronization contact at x-terminal instead
of hotshoe. For this type of cameras, Di866 has a x-terminal
socket for flash synchronization. A standard sync-cable in the
market is usable.
External Power Pack Socket
When using an external power source, the number of flashes is
increased and the recycling time is shortened. The following
external power pack is available in option.
Di866 is
automatically
turned off when
repeating flash
260 flashes
Canon CP-E4
continuously over
20 to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry. It will be
automatically reset after 15minutes of stationary.
Please note that the basic operation is controlled by the main
batteries(battery magazine) in the flash unit and when the main
batteries are exhausted, the flash control system does not
work. Replace the batteries when recycle time becomes longer
than 20 seconds by main batteries only.
OVERHEAT
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SPECIFICATIONS
Guide Number and Flash duration table
Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters/feet)
Usable cameras
Canon ETTL flash system SLR and hotshoe type
compact digital cameras-ref. page 2 for camera models.
Guide No.
60/198 at 105mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft)
40/132 at 35mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft)
Flash Power Level
Zoom
position
Full
1/2
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
24mm
31
22
16
11
8
5.5
4
2.5
28mm
36
25
18
12.5
9
6.5
4.5
3
35mm
40
28
20
14
10
7
5
3.5
50mm
46
32
23
16
11.5
8
5.5
4
70mm
52
36
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18
13
9
6.5
4.5
Wattage
83 Ws. at full power
Illumination coverage
24-105mm (18mm with diffuser panel built-in)
Power source
4 x LR6 batteries (Size AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries usable)
Battery life
150-1500 flashes according to the mode (with alkaline batteries)
Energy Saving
Come to Stand-by mode in 30 sec., and Power off timer can be set
Recycle timer
5.5 sec. with fresh alkaline batteries for full power
85mm
54
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13.5
9.5
7
5
Flash Exposure
ETTL/ ETTL II for Canon digital SLR cameras
105mm
60
42
30
21
15
10.5
7.5
5.5
Automatic exposure metering by external photo sensor
Flash
Duration
(sec.)
1/600
1/900
1/1500
1/3200
1/5000
1/9000
1/15000 1/22000
Manual exposure (Power ratio available)-Ref G.No. table below
AF assist light
Effective range of approx. 0.7 to 10m / 2.3 to 33 ft.
Color Temperature
5600 K°at full power flash
Flash Duration
1/300 sec. (full power flash)
1/300-1/30,000 sec. (controlled flash)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
FP flash for high speed synchronization
Wireless flash
Wireless TTL off camera flash system
Wireless Master mode
Wireless Remote mode
Slave flash function at external auto-exposure
Slave to digital pre-flash system
Slave to traditional single flash sytem
External Power Pack
Service socket for the external power pack(optional accessory)
Nissin Power Power Pack Pro-300
Canon Power Assist Pack CP-E4
USB service port
For firmware update service from homepage
USB cord is not included
Sync. Contact
Camera’s hot shoe-ETTL for Canon system
Traditional sync. System
X-terminal socket
Dimensions
74 x 134 x 110mm (29.2 x 53 x 43.5 inch)
Weight
380g
The flash unit does not start charging.
Batteries are not correctly installed
>>> Install batteries to correct direction.
Batteries are exhausted
>>> Replace the batteries if the recycle time is beyond 20
The flash unit does not flash.
The flash unit is not firmly clipped on the camera
>>> Mount the flash unit firmly on the camera’s hot shoe.
The flash unit is automatically powered off
>>> Turn on the switch again.
The flash picture is overexposed or underexposed.
There is a reflective object or strong lighting near the subject.
>>> Use Fv lock.
The unit is set for manual exposure mode at wrong distance
>>> Set to TTL mode or select other power level.
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WARANTEE
In case of the following reasons of the defect, it may void the warrantee. Please refer
to the respective warrantee condition for details which varies from different countries.
1. The product is not used in accordance with the instruction of the owner's manual.
2. The product is repaired or modified by the one who is not an authorized repair
service provider.
3. When the product is used with the inapplicable cameras, lens or adaptors or such
accessories produced by the third party.
4. Fault or defect caused by fire, earthquake, flood, public pollution and such natural
accidents.
5. in the case that the product is stored in dust, moisture, extremely high temperature
or such poor conditions.
6. Scratch, blemish, crush or worn out by a violently use or treatment.
7. Guarantee card without the name of place purchased or the date of purchase
stamped, or no guarantee card.
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